Thermo King Corp. | NHTSA Recall #05E080000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E080000 by Thermo King Corp.. Includes 8,000 affected units, AUXILIARY POWER UNITS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

All tripac auxiliary power units (tripac apu) tripac tier 1 (serial number range 023d00a001 to 065d02a022) and tripac tier 2 (serial number range 0453tc0001 to 1153tc5116) installed as aftermarket equipment for use on heavy trucks to reduce unnecessary truck idle and conserve diesel fuel. the apu's circuit protection is not adequate to protect against electrical faults in the apu.

Corrective Action

Dealers will retrofit the apu with a new fuse kit free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2005. owners may contact thermo king at 952-887-2396.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E080000

Manufacturer: Thermo King Corp.

Report Received Date: 2005-12-16T00:00:00

Subject: Auxiliary power units/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 8,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: All tripac auxiliary power units (tripac apu) tripac tier 1 (serial number range 023d00a001 to 065d02a022) and tripac tier 2 (serial number range 0453tc0001 to 1153tc5116) installed as aftermarket equipment for use on heavy trucks to reduce unnecessary truck idle and conserve diesel fuel. the apu's circuit protection is not adequate to protect against electrical faults in the apu.

Consequence Summary: Inadequate circuit protection could result in the apu overheating and causing a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will retrofit the apu with a new fuse kit free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2005. owners may contact thermo king at 952-887-2396.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05E080000

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Created At: 1742808662

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